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Lok Sabha MP from Sambhal Shafiqur Rahman Burq passed away today. He was 94. Shafiqur Rahman was the oldest MP in the Lok Sabha. He has been MLA four times and MP five times. He reached Parliament for the first time by winning the Lok Sabha elections in 1996 on Samajwadi Party ticket.Born on 11 July 1930, Barq started political career with Chaudhary Charan Singh.
During the formation of Samajwadi Party, he worked closely with Mulayam Singh Yadav and was also called the founder member of SP. Shafiqur Rahman was also the convenor of Babri Masjid Action Committee. Shafiqur Rahman Burke was known across the country for raising the voice of the Muslim community.
Lok Sabha Speaker condoles demise of Shafiqur Rahman Barq, MP
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has condoled the sad demise of Shri Shafiqur Rahman Barq, Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha from Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
In his message, Shri Birla has said, “Demise of Shri Shafiqur Rahman Barq, Member of Parliament and senior leader is extremely sad. I pray for eternal peace of his soul. May the Almighty give strength to his friends and family to bear this loss”.